Team Oldie is made up of nine Oldie readers and one Oldie magazine staff member. None of them can currently remember why they agreed to put themselves through this.

Visit www.theoldie.co.uk/marathon.html for more information, training reports, and pictures of oldies in running shorts.

All donations to Team Oldie go to Age Concern.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. Sponsoring us online is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: If you are a UK taxpayer, an extra third in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

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Many thanks for your support.